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The FCEF was created in 1989 with a mandate to provide educational programming aimed at Steelworker families, new and young activists, and our community partners. Contributing locals can apply for FCEF funding to host their own projects.
REQUESTS FOR PROJECTS UNDER $5,000 CAN BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME
Through contributions from participating local unions, the USW Family and Community Education Fund supports a wide range of educational and community activities for members, our families, and our neighbours and allies.
We encourage all contributing locals to come up with ideas for projects and to apply for funding.
Your local union can become a participating local union, and gain access to great programs.
Get inspired by seeing what USW local unions across the country have done with the help of the FCEF.
We’ve created some educational activities that can be easily included in any project.
The FCEF provides funding for Family Days that bring USW members, their families and allies together.
Each summer, a number of paid internships are available in some USW offices for the children or grandchildren of members and retired members of the United Steelworkers.
The Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) supported a Sudbury project that is an example of how the fund can help develop young leaders in the union while serving the local’s goals of greater community connection.
Are members of your local feeling stressed and having trouble juggling daily tasks and responsibilities during COVID-19? Maybe the USW Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) can help.
In 2019, the USW Family and Community Education Fund supported projects under four themes: Supporting Steelworker Families, Promoting USW in the Community, Supporting and Engaging Young Activists and Supporting and Engaging New Activists.
Until June 30, 2020, any local in Canada can apply to the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) to fund a project to help its members, families and communities stay connected in these challenging times.
Family and Community Education Fund Coordinator
Gabriele Simmons
FCEF@usw.ca
Upcoming Deadlines:
September 25, 2020
January 22, 2021